A Santa Cruz Redwoods DIY Wedding

When Erin + Troy contacted me to be their wedding photographer, they hadn’t figured out a lot of details. They knew that they wanted it to represent them as a couple (outdoors loving, romantic), and to include their friends and family in the planning, and that is exactly how it turned out for them with planning and teamwork. With her brother baking the cake at the bakery where he works, her mom and SIL working on the flowers, the ceremony arch, and the decor, they felt they had executed their final vision beautifully. And it was! They even included a tea at the end of the wedding ceremony to represent the joining of both families. I’ll let the photos speak for the rest.

Location: Quaker Center Ben Lomond

Hair and MakeUp: Lilian Beauties

Dress: Shona Joy

Suit: Hugo Boss

Cake: The Companion Bakeshop Santa Cruz

Florals: DIY from family

Catering: Simple Pleasures Food Craft

emma dalessandro photography

Intimate wedding + elopement photographer for couples who want to follow their hearts and celebrate in a way that feels true to them